Description: Largely intact signed copy of the Taylor and Clement 1841 first edition of Brady’s popular book, which went through many editions, and which was still being reprinted over a hundred years later. Old repair to the reverse of the title page. Signed “WBrady” in ink beneath the preface on page 4. The 8 numbered plates are present, though about one third of plate number 8 is missing. The frontispiece, which would be an additional plate, is missing (as is the front free endpaper). Folding plates numbers 1 through 7 are complete, but several have been repaired with pH neutral archival tape. The binding appears to be the original, but is cracked and repaired at both hinges. The front hinge repair has made the front board quite stiff to hold open, and the first page inside the cover is partly adhered in the upper inside corner to the pastedown endpaper, which adds to the stiffness. Handle with care, avoid over-opening, and perhaps consider having the book rebound eventually. Light wear to the edges and corners. Relatively minor wear & splitting to the leather covering the spine in a few small places. Intermittent foxing through much of the book. Faint erasures on the first blank page inside the cover. Pencilled dates presumably when Brady attained rank of Bos’n [Boatswain] and Master [which was a USN rank until 1883.] “ The master, or sailing master, is a historical rank for a naval officer trained in and responsible for the navigation of a sailing vessel. The rank can be equated to a professional seaman and specialist in navigation, rather than as a military commander.” US Navy Master, originally sailing master, was a historic warrant officer rank of the USN, above that of a midshipman, after 1819 “passed midshipman”, after 1862 ensign, and below a lieutenant. Some masters were appointed to command ships, with the rank of master commandant. In 1837, sailing master was renamed master, master commandant was renamed commander, and some masters were commissioned as officers, formally "master in line for promotion" to distinguish them from the warrant masters who would not be promoted. After 1855, “passed midshipmen” who were graduates of the Naval Academy filled the positions of master. Both the commissioned officer rank of master and warrant officer rank of master were maintained until both were merged into the current rank of lieutenant, junior grade on 3 March 1883. Please examine photos closely if interested, and feel free to ask a question, or to request additional photos. An adult recipient at the eBay registered address will need to sign for the book at delivery. Thanks for your interest.
Price: 1000 USD
Location: Fairplay, Maryland
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